Mariner Montessori at The Heights
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77007 ยท Texas operation #1766836
Record summary
5 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Oct 23, 2026.
1 of 5 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 5317 Darling St, Houston, TX 77007
- Phone
- (281) 888-6036
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 26, 2023
- Director
- Nataly Barrera
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 23, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 24, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Infant rooms must have a hand-washing sink.
State rule 746.2405(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink"
Inspector's note: CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified by the state Mar 9, 2026.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 18, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: 4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.
State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"
Inspector's note: During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
Corrected Sep 25, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 21, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 20, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 12, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 10 visits and 15 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Mariner Montessori at The Heights on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1766836.
Other daycares in The Heights
- After 3 After School Program at Love E.S. No citations in 24 months
- Browning Head Start Center No citations in 24 months
- Greater Heights School No citations in 24 months
- Houston Heights Montessori No citations in 24 months
- Immanuel Lutheran Church And School No citations in 24 months
- Kidventure After School at Travis Elementary No citations in 24 months
- Kipling School on Floyd No citations in 24 months
- St Andrews Episcopal School No citations in 24 months
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